Applied Sciences of Oncology (ASO) -Physics & radiation technology

This course is part of The Applied Sciences of Oncology (ASO) distance-learning course.Aim: To equip the learner with the knowledge necessary to understand the delivery techniques and dose distributions in patients required to deliver modern radiotherapy.ObjectivesUpon completion, participants should be able to:Describe the physics underlying radiotherapy treatment deliveryDescribe interaction of radiation with matterDescribe principles of measurement of radiation doseDescribe key concepts of delivery techniques in modern radiotherapy